Remember, a tip of 20% should apply to the total amount of limousine rental. You can leave the concierge 1 or 2 euros if he provides good service. Many executive travelers that use limousine services often ask me about proper tipping etiquette. The shuttle driver securely brings you to your destination, whether to the airport, house, or hotel. Do not exit the airport and always check that you have the right driver. Anybody who charges you more is effectively alreday taking advantage of you. Etiquette for tipping air airport shuttle drivers jacksonville. The owner of the limo company has asked that i pay the remaining balance to the driver on the day of. There is, however, a time and place for tipping in italy. To tip a cab driver, round up for a very short ride. I have picked up the fact from this and other travel sites that tipping in italy is not the usual 1520% we americans are. While drivers may engage in a few pleasantries, do not expect them to engage in extended conversations unless you initiate it. Mar, 2017 tipping in italy can be confusing because a tip may already be included in the bill, and anything beyond that is considered a bonus.
Tipping limo drivers page 2 slow europe travel forums. You are paying for the same car as any private hire in london plus a big commission to the name company blacklane. If you want to know how exactly to tip a shuttle driver, here are some points you can consider. Some friends of mine were solicited for 50 euros by the driver.
From the exquisite pasta dishes of rome, to the highend haute cuisine of milan, italy has something for every foodloving tourist. The idea of paying people for being honest doesnt appeal to me. To tip a helpful cab driver, like this happy one in turkey, simply round up the fare. After reading through the above, you know why and when to tip your limo or town car driver, but exactly how much is appropriate. For a limo or taxi driver, the rate is usually around 1015% of the total fare. If you have bags, a good rule of thumb is to tip the driver one dollar per bag, especially if they are heavy.
Rate does not include lunch, gratuities nor entrance fees. You tip the doorman they exist at highend hotels only. I gave him the fare i would have paid and told him he got the extra for being honest. If the limo service was poor, then tip the limo driver 5% or lower of. I have picked up the fact from this and other travel sites that tipping in italy is not the usual 1520% we americans are used to as far as restaurants. There are subtle nuances in the service sector and its easy to miss them altogether. Tipping at hotels in italy is not required but it will be appreciated. At the end of the tour in the afternoon your driver will meet you again to take you back to the port. In the us, many industries rely upon tipping to increase their meager salaries. We have found them always to be the most expensive. Fifteen to 20 percent of your fare is a good rule of thumb, but you can tip more or less depending on your. Also, if your limo driver goes above and beyond, a generous tip is a great way to say thank you and let your driver know you noticed their hard work.
Tipping customs for cab drivers vary from country to country and even from city to city. In 2012, facebook ceo mark zuckerberg and his bride dined at two restaurants in central rome. If you are going to hire a limo driver or take a ride in a limo, you should tip them. While some services add on gratuitiy to a bill for an all inclusive. Ok back to the limo, i did tip the driver who waited for me an hour and half at ciampino airport, it was ryanair fault but the driver was great. Apr 17, 2015 our last limo driver in london, not hired through blacklane, told us he had 6 trips booked that day and only one was through blacklane. You tip a hotel concierge if heshe does something for you not just answering a simple question. Think of it more as rounding up the fare a few cents so that nobody has to deal with small change. Transfers rome tofrom venice with 5hour sightseeing stops private limo service a transfer between rome and venice takes about 6 hours driving 540 km and if you just want to cross italy in the least possible time the better choice is a fast train or the airplane, but if you are visiting italy for vacation why dont you book a limo transfer. Although tipping is personal choice, monetary gratuities let the limo driver know. If you want to reward his prompt service, you cant go wrong with tipping him. Florence to rome via tuscanyperfect transfer between cities with delightful stops inbetween. Our driver, marco, was excellent prompt, courteous, cheerful, efficient.
Even though the locals generally dont tip, gratuities are sometimes expected from tourists just because tourists generally tend to. You might tip a shuttle bus driver if heshe helps you with bags. Tipping driver for private hire transportation british. Ive noticed that in rome, waiters begin to expect tips even. A limo hire in rome is readily available for both business and private appointments with rates at competitive prices so book today. The pretravel day reminder message included our driver s name, picture, vehicle, and pickup time. My buddy simply told the driver he was aware of the restriction and the driver immediatley backed down. Before we can answer the burning question of how much you should tip a limo driver, its critical to understand how the industry works. Worst limo passenger tipping mistakes tipping your driver. If you received aboveaverage care from a driver who was exceedingly courteous, offered an exceptionally smooth ride or showed impressive punctuality and professionalism, tipping between 15 and 20 percent is appropriate. The baseline standard tipping rate for the limousine driver is typically between 10 and 20 percent of the total fare you pay for the limo rental which you can definitely base accordingly to the efforts and manners the driver has offered you. Most etiquette websites such as suggest a gratuity of 1520% of the fare, although anywhere between 10% and 20% is considered perfectly acceptable. Yes, a limo driver is in the business of customer service.
In rome round up your taxi fare the same rounding up rule applies to tipping taxi drivers. How to tip in italy in 2018 tipping guide smartertravel. Our last limo driver in london, not hired through blacklane, told us he had 6 trips booked that day and only one was through blacklane. Basic etiquette for every limo scenario first, and foremost, remember that the relationship between drivers and passengers is a professional one and courtesy rules the day. If youve had a longer journey and the driver has assisted you with luggage, you may wish to tip a little more, up to. We dont usually tip a guide or driver when its the persons own business since theyre not an employee unless we had an extra request or they went over and above expectations. The standard tip for a limousine driver who simply drives you from one location to another is 15% of the fare. Your driverescort will meet you at the meeting point sign area. In italy, a tip or una mancia, pronounced oonah manchahwhether given to restaurant servers, bartenders, taxi drivers, or hotel. Apparently, according to several hotels folks, the city of rome has put a maximum price cap of 40 euros for a ride within the city. The rate is including a driver with a luxury vehicle to pick you up from the port to center of rome, where you will continue on with your guide a walking tour of the city. My family and i will be traveling with a driver from rome to the amalfi coast, and also from the airport to our rental apartment. Tipping by rounding up or adding 5 to 10 percent of the bill is less unusual in sweden.
Relax, have your first cappuccino, walk around via condotti, spagna, navona, trevi, pantheon, corso visit the roman forum, palatine hill, colosseo spend all day at the vatican museums the above is the standard itinerary that preoccupies all visitors to romecan we do it all in two days. Advice and guidance on when and how much to tip drivers. My husband tipped the driver 10 euros for the 45 euro fee. Transfers rome tofrom venice with 5hour sightseeing stops. That awkward moment where you dont know if a couple dollars should be passed on, or not.
We do tip the driver and, i think, 5 euros for the 50 euro fare. Relax, have your first cappuccino, walk around via condotti, spagna, navona, trevi, pantheon, corso visit the roman forum, palatine hill, colosseo spend all day at the vatican museums the above is the standard itinerary that preoccupies all visitors to rome can we do it all in two days. Even pricey scandinavia has tipping practices which vary from country to country. Im afraid that if i tip at the end, he will assume im not tipping and provide a crappier service. Tipping the limo driver rome message board tripadvisor. I would ditch the prebooked car and take a regular taxi, if i took a regular cab for 48 eur i might give the driver 50, if he were really helpful.
We have made arrangements for a ride from fiumicino into rome for euro 50, and am wondering what is a acceptable tip for a taxilimo driver in rome. The fixed fare by taxi from rome fco to anywhere within the aurelian walls e. You can give your taxi driver a bit of extra money, but its not really a tip. It can sometimes be hard to know how much tip limo driver because you dont do it that much. It is polite to tip 1015% of the taxi fare for black cabs and licensed minicabs in london. What you should know when tipping a limousine driver. Can anyone tell me if it is common to tip your limo driver for service, or is it usually build into the fee.
Did you just over tip your chauffeur, or ingratiate him. Even though the locals generally dont tip, gratuities are sometimes expected from tourists just because tourists generally tend to tip. One mistake that people make when they hire a limo company is to choose the first affordable option that becomes available. However, most people simply round up the fare to the nearest. Limousine hire to explore rome if a private chauffeur service around rome is what you desire, then rest assured blacklane is committed to delivering excellent customer service to every guest. The next question is then how much should you pay the limo driver.
Like other people in service positions, from waiters and waitresses to bellman in a hotel, tips are the primary income for chauffeurs. We loved having the opportunity to select stops along the route. Come to rome and start calling any client tesoro or cara. Tipping means you notice and appreciate his performance. At the end of the tour in the afternoon your driver will meet you again to take you back to. Around 510% is acceptable or you can tell the driver to keep the change if the fare comes to around 9 euros and you have a 10 euro. If the limo driver did his job then tip him a 15% to 20% of the total bill. Last year we had a limo service pick us up at fiumicino delivering us to our apartment near campo d. Heres the definitive guide to who you should tipand who you shouldnt. The driver also helps with the luggage which is always welcomed since we dont travel light.
However, if you have had a great experience with some fantastic advice about the city or town you are staying in, then it is nice to leave a tip for the driver. A private driver will usually expect to have you buy his lunch, around 2,000 to. We would never think of tipping a doctor, businessman or salesman, but we do tip waitresses, hairstylists, delivery persons, etc. When visiting rome, one of the greatest and oldest cities of europe, tourists can be perplexed as to what is expected of them in the way of tips and gratuities. If you are concerned about tipping in advance of service received, you should look for a limousine service that allows you to tip the driver directly on the day of service. In general, its recommended that you tip your driver, at a minimum, 1520% of your base fare. Mar 29, 2018 the driver also helps with the luggage which is always welcomed since we dont travel light. How much do you tip a limo driver american limousine. You can tip the porter, usually no more than 5 euros. Rome is the obvious destination in italy, but you may also wish to explore. Jan 23, 20, tipping other service people, like limo drivers, can quickly cause confusion. Tipping your taxi driver isnt necessary in germany. Europe tipping the limo driver in italy im sure this must have been asked and answered, but im not finding it.
Apr 22, 2016 weve all been there when it comes to tipping. In rome, waiters taxi drivers are getting spoiled with foreigners leaving tips and are now often expecting them. The key is to think about where you are, how much the normal amount is and how much you liked the service. We have made arrangements for a ride from fiumicino into rome for euro 50, and am wondering what is a acceptable tip for a taxilimo driver in. One of our experts comments, if thats too much for you, you shouldnt be allowed in a limo in the first place. So if your taxi fare is 19 euros and 70 cents, you can give the.
Browse all 97,423 rome topics tipping the limo driver. Limo companies with mandatory tipping rates charge either 15 or 20% of the total bill, depending on the company, at the time of booking. On the other hand, for a shuttle driver, no matter if theres a tip jar or not, it is appropriate to hand the driver a dollar or two at a minimum. If you have enjoyed your experience or the service you have received, you can definitely tip your waiter, driver or hotelier as a sign of your appreciation. Locals will rarely leave a gratuity, but instead, will just round up to the next euro or 50 cents when paying the fare. Maybe if we knew what the limo drivers make annual salary and if it was a good wage, we would not tip so much. Business insider recommends tipping a chauffeur between 10 and 15 percent of the total limo rental cost. Taxis in rome are notoriously dishonest so you definitely shouldnt tip if you feel you were ripped off. Before paying a limo driver call the limo company and ask them if gratuity is included in the bill. The idea is, if you use their service again, and chances are you will, the driver will remember your nice deed and they will provide perhaps even. Here is a complete guide to tipping in italy when eating at restaurants, plus suggested tips for italian taxi drivers, tour guides. Tipping in europe the prices on this french restaurant tab already include a service charge so you dont have to leave anything extra unless the service was exceptional. So if your taxi fare is 19 euros and 70 cents, you can give the driver 20 euros and tell them to keep the rest. Denmark includes gratuity in the bill, but visitors can show their appreciation by rounding up the bill or tipping up to 10 percent.